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WO2003037205A3 - Customizable dental bite blocks and methods for forming customized dental bite blocks - Google Patents

Customizable dental bite blocks and methods for forming customized dental bite blocks Download PDF

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WO2003037205A3
WO2003037205A3 PCT/US2002/034427 US0234427W WO03037205A3 WO 2003037205 A3 WO2003037205 A3 WO 2003037205A3 US 0234427 W US0234427 W US 0234427W WO 03037205 A3 WO03037205 A3 WO 03037205A3
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bite block
tongue
bite blocks
suppressor
dental bite
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Dan E Fischer
Bruce S Mclean
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Ultradent Products Inc
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Ultradent Products Inc
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Priority claimed from US10/002,822 external-priority patent/US6655960B2/en
Priority claimed from US10/218,328 external-priority patent/US6716029B2/en
Priority claimed from US10/218,243 external-priority patent/US6652276B2/en
Application filed by Ultradent Products Inc filed Critical Ultradent Products Inc
Priority to AU2002350004A priority Critical patent/AU2002350004A1/en
Publication of WO2003037205A2 publication Critical patent/WO2003037205A2/en
Publication of WO2003037205A3 publication Critical patent/WO2003037205A3/en
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61C—DENTISTRY; APPARATUS OR METHODS FOR ORAL OR DENTAL HYGIENE
    • A61C5/00—Filling or capping teeth
    • A61C5/90—Oral protectors for use during treatment, e.g. lip or mouth protectors

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  • Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (AREA)
  • Dentistry (AREA)
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  • Animal Behavior & Ethology (AREA)
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  • Dental Tools And Instruments Or Auxiliary Dental Instruments (AREA)

Abstract

A bite block system (170) for maintaining the mouth of the patient in an open position during a dental procedure. In one embodiment, the bite block (90) includes a plastically deformable material on at least a surface thereof for making an impression of the patient's teeth. Such customized bite blocks (90) provide greater safety and comfort. In another aspect, a tongue suppressing bite block system (170) includes a bite block (90) and a tongue suppressor (160) adjustably attached thereto so that the tongue suppressor (160) can be adjusted horizontally or vertically relative to the bite block (90) to account for variations in the size of patient's mouths, teeth and tongues. In another aspect of the invention, an anatomical tongue suppressor (160) is provided for use with a bite block (90). The anatomical tongue suppressor (160) wraps around the side and underneath the tongue in order to cradle it in a more comfortable and secure fashion when in use with a bite block (90). The anatomical tongue suppressor (160) may optionally include a saliva aspiration port that permits the aspiration of saliva through one or more lumens within the tongue suppressor.
PCT/US2002/034427 2001-11-01 2002-10-29 Customizable dental bite blocks and methods for forming customized dental bite blocks Ceased WO2003037205A2 (en)

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AU2002350004A AU2002350004A1 (en) 2001-11-01 2002-10-29 Customizable dental bite blocks and methods for forming customized dental bite blocks

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Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
US10/002,822 2001-11-01
US10/002,822 US6655960B2 (en) 2001-11-01 2001-11-01 Tongue suppressing bite block adaptable to varying mouth and tongue sizes
US10/218,328 US6716029B2 (en) 2002-08-13 2002-08-13 Anatomical tongue guards and bite block systems incorporating anatomical tongue guards
US10/218,243 2002-08-13
US10/218,243 US6652276B2 (en) 2001-11-01 2002-08-13 Customizable dental bite blocks and methods for forming customized dental bite blocks
US10/218,328 2002-08-13

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WO2003037205A2 WO2003037205A2 (en) 2003-05-08
WO2003037205A3 true WO2003037205A3 (en) 2003-09-18
WO2003037205B1 WO2003037205B1 (en) 2003-11-27

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FR3121597B1 (en) * 2021-04-08 2023-08-25 Jean Gabriel Chilles biting block and mouth block comprising a biting block

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US20905A (en) * 1858-07-13 Apparatus as aids in extracting teeth
US5277202A (en) * 1992-08-26 1994-01-11 Mb Hays, Inc. Easy fit anti-snoring device
US5386821A (en) * 1993-06-08 1995-02-07 Poterack; Karl A. Bite block for oral passageway
US5511562A (en) * 1994-11-14 1996-04-30 Hancock; Raymond R. Temporomandibular joint appliance
US6231337B1 (en) * 2000-01-24 2001-05-15 James P. Boyd Dental mouthpiece and method of making same
US6244866B1 (en) * 1999-12-29 2001-06-12 Regina Campbell Tongue suppressing bite block

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* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US20905A (en) * 1858-07-13 Apparatus as aids in extracting teeth
US5277202A (en) * 1992-08-26 1994-01-11 Mb Hays, Inc. Easy fit anti-snoring device
US5386821A (en) * 1993-06-08 1995-02-07 Poterack; Karl A. Bite block for oral passageway
US5511562A (en) * 1994-11-14 1996-04-30 Hancock; Raymond R. Temporomandibular joint appliance
US6244866B1 (en) * 1999-12-29 2001-06-12 Regina Campbell Tongue suppressing bite block
US6231337B1 (en) * 2000-01-24 2001-05-15 James P. Boyd Dental mouthpiece and method of making same

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